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February 25, 2024 3:39 PM

31,000 Ukrainian troops have been killed so far in the war, Zelenskyy says

It's the first time Ukraine has publicly given a figure for military casualties. As Russia's war on Ukraine enters its third year, Zelenskyy says 2024 could be decisive.

by Joanna Kakissis

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February 25, 2024 1:51 PM

Jake Sullivan says U.S., Israel have agreed to 'basic contours' of a cease-fire deal

It's unclear whether Hamas would also sign on. The White House national security adviser also called on Republicans in Congress to approve more military aid to Ukraine.

by Joe Hernandez

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February 25, 2024 1:25 PM

Decade's old missing person case solved after relative uploads DNA to genealogy site

Sandra Young was between 16 and 18 years old when she went missing in the late 1960s. Police in Oregon say an upload to the genealogy database GEDMatch helped them identify her remains.

by Juliana Kim

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February 25, 2024 9:54 AM

What would happen without a Leap Day? More than you might think

Leap year. It’s a delight for the calendar and math nerds among us. So how did it all begin and why? Ancient civilizations had calendars that made periodic corrections to realign with lunar and solar cycles.

by The Associated Press

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February 25, 2024 8:00 AM

Lack of snow could spur growth of Minnesota lake invader

Curly-leaf pondweed is known to be present in more than 750 Minnesota water bodies. It grows in the early spring and can create dense mats on the surface that interfere with recreation.

by Kirsti Marohn

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February 25, 2024 6:22 AM

'A fabulous ambassador' Flaco, the beloved New York owl, died after building collision

Flaco, who fled the Central Park Zoo, thrived in New York City on his own for about a year before his death.

by Juliana Kim

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February 25, 2024 4:21 AM

Oppenheimer movie dominates SAG Awards, while Streisand wins lifetime prize

Oppenheimer dominated at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards on Saturday, as several winners paid tribute to last year's actors' strike. Barbra Streisand was given a lifetime achievement prize.

by Robbie Griffiths

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February 25, 2024 4:00 AM

A new home for the African diaspora in Ghana stirs tensions

Ghana tried to create a haven for anyone from across the African diaspora. But for some Ghanaians, the project has become a source of bitterness.

by Emmanuel Akinwotu

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February 25, 2024 4:00 AM

Series of recent DOJ cases show foreign operatives plotting assassinations in U.S.

State-sponsored assassination plots on U.S. soil may sound like the stuff of movies, but the Department of Justice says it has foiled four such cases since 2022.

by Ryan Lucas

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February 24, 2024 10:06 PM

Lod, Bran lead Minnesota United to 2-1 victory over Austin in opener

Robin Lod scored a first-half goal, Alejandro Bran debuted with a goal during second-half stoppage time and Minnesota United held off Austin FC 2-1. Lod scored in the 34th minute and Minnesota United took a 1-0 lead into halftime.

by Associated

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